Jagat Singh II
Maharana of Mewar
Died when: 41 years 261 days (500 months)Star Sign: Virgo
Jagat Singh II (17 September 1709 – 5 June 1751), was the Maharana of Mewar Kingdom (r. 1734 – 1751).He succeeded his father Sangram Singh II.He spent the fortunes of his kingdom while trying to place his nephew, Madho Singh I on the throne of Jaipur, he was defeated at the Battle of Rajamahal and forced to pay heavy tributes to Jaipur.
He was also unable to pay his mercenaries who ravaged his country.He started paying Chauth to the Marathas after Peshwa Bajirao I visited Mewar.
He also invited the peshwa to visit Jag Mandir.He was succeeded by his son Pratap Singh II.
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